6 More Under-the-Radar Barbecue Joints

By Megan Giller | March 25, 2014

A while back, we featured eight under-the-radar barbecue joints around town, and while they are delicious, it didn’t even begin to cover the host of places here in this smoky city. Because we love barbecue almost as much as we love you, here are six more to visit immediately, if not sooner.

Why It’s Awesome: The experts agree that Brown’s food truck makes some mean smoked meat, but for some reason this place hasn’t gotten the recognition it deserves. Also, their big plates are affordable: $12 for an enormous three-meat dinner.

What to Order: The Brisket Man blog’s Matt Gross says their prime brisket “has taken them from good to great.” Also try their smoked chicken.

Where to Find It: 1901 S. Lamar, 512-517-8520

Extra Tip: On Sundays, the entire menu is free from 3 PM to 10 PM. What?!?!

Why It’s Awesome: Because sometimes you want an upscale atmosphere with your brisket and ribs. Though Jasper’s is a fancy New American restaurant, chef Kent Rathbun knows how to smoke meat the right way.

What to Order: For happy hour, go for the brisket tacos, and for dinner, hit up the slow-smoked babyback ribs with creamy baked potato salad and a smoky ancho barbecue sauce.

Where to Find It: 11506 Century Oaks Terrace, 512-834-4111

Extra Tip: Bon Appetit named Jasper’s ribs one of the top three best ribs in America.

Why It’s Awesome: In addition to outstanding smoked meat, the fusion trailer also makes amazing homemade tortillas. Plus it’s open late and conveniently located at Star Bar on West Sixth Street for your midnight snack.

What to Order: Try the brisket and pulled pork on those thick flour tortillas, and you’ll never go back to buns.